A lady grey to-do list

While I’m loving Gertie’s sewalong, I’m feeling the chill in the air and am hoping to jump ahead on my jacket construction this weekend. This probably won’t happen, but after my whiney comments on Gertie’s post this morning (“Geeerrtttttiiiieeeee… what do I do with facings?) and her gracious reply, I’ve made a to-do list to follow using my brain, the tailoring book and Gertie hints! Here’s what’s next.

Insert shoulder stays (twill tape)

Press and catch stitch side and back seams

Insert sleeves (use Gertie’s method)

Insert sleeveheads

Insert shoulder pads, if needed

True up my wonky hem

Interface hem on back of coat

Tailor the undercollar (use custom method for the notched collar in the tailoring book)

1 Comment

Ali
on October 17, 2010 at 12:08 am

Wow! What a list. Thanks for your comment on my blog, but more importantly, thank you for your amazing post on the super gaping lapel. I have yet to transfer the fix to the paper pattern so I'm a bit worried. But I know I've got your instructions to help me along the way